Senior Linux Systems Engineer: Automation & High Availability

SA TECHNOLOGIES; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Oklahoma City is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator with a strong background in Linux server management. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of Linux operating systems, ensuring compatibility with infrastructure teams, and performing troubleshooting tasks. Ideal candidates must possess significant experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, various database tuning, and strong scripting skills. Certification like RHCSA or RHCE is preferred, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience with Linux and associated hardware platforms.
• Must have RHCSA or RHCE certification.
• Experience with high availability and Linux clustering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux operating systems on x86 hardware platforms.
• Interface with Devon Infrastructure teams for compatibility.
• Perform systems troubleshooting and problem management.

Skills

Linux administration

Problem management

Systems troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Scripting using BASH, Python, PHP

Database tuning (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Storage configuration using SAN

Knowledge of identity management via LDAP

Experience with VMware

Networking technologies

Education

B.S. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat Satellite Server

SELinux

Iptables

OpenStack

Red Hat CloudForms

Job description

A leading technology firm in Oklahoma City is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator with a strong background in Linux server management. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of Linux operating systems, ensuring compatibility with infrastructure teams, and performing troubleshooting tasks. Ideal candidates must possess significant experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, various database tuning, and strong scripting skills. Certification like RHCSA or RHCE is preferred, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.